Around Roslindale/West Roxbury

Thursday

Oct 19, 2017 at 7:00 AM

Irish Social Club events

119 Park St., West Roxbury. All events are hosted 8 to 11 p.m. Sundays with $10 admission except where otherwise noted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for pub nights. Live music 8 to 11 p.m. Free. For information: irishsocialclubofboston.org, iscb1945@gmail.com.

Roslindale Open Studios: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21-22, several Roslindale venues. ROS 2017 will take place across a variety of venues: artists’ home studios, group sites and business locations in Roslindale Village. For information: https://roslindaleopenstudios.org.

Let’s Talk, Boston — A Conversation on Race: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Holy Name Parish Finn Hall, 535 West Roxbury Parkway, West Roxbury. Create a shared framework for understanding racism as it relates to everyone’s lives, and how to advance racial equity. The mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity will facilitate the first faith-based Conversation on Race, with assistance from Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, the Stratford Street United Church, and Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church. Join West Roxbury residents and guests from other neighborhoods for this free opportunity to connect, learn and take action.

West Roxbury Neighborhood Council meeting: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, District E-5 Police Station community room, 1708 Centre St., West Roxbury. Speaker will be West Roxbury resident Linda Hirsch, from Boston Climate Action Network. She will speak about the city’s decision to implement an electricity buying plan for all residences currently using the default Eversource supply. The agenda will also include an update from the Oct. 17 Zoning Committee meeting on two zoning cases: 23 Burard St. and 14 Halford Road. All WRNC meetings are open to the public.

The 3 Ravens: 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Theodore Parker Church, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury. $20 adults, $10 for 18 and under, $40 family maximum. Tickets on sale when doors open at 7 p.m.; reservations at musiconcentre@gmail.com. The 3 Ravens combine fiddling, guitar, piano and banjo — all in support of traditional and original songs from their repertoires. This will be an evening of harmonies and musical storytelling, with originals, instrumentals and traditional songs, as well as the verses of Jane Yolen set to music.

Trick-Or-Treat on Centre Street: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Billings Field, West Roxbury. For information: http://parkwayinmotion.org/events/trick-or-treat. This year the event starts and ends at Billings field. Meet at the basketball courts and then process up Quinn Way. There will be access to the bathrooms inside of the clubhouse. Kids and families will cross at the old Friendlys and head down Centre Street turning around near the rotary at the E-5 Police Station. Organizers plan to return to Billings Field by 1:30 p.m. for arts and crafts, face painting, hot dogs, pizza, and more.

WRFORP Harvest Brunch: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 5, Irish Social Club, 119 Park St., West Roxbury. $20. Pay at the door, by check to WRFORP c/o O’Brien, 643 West Roxbury Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132, or by credit card at http://westroxburyfriendsofrosiesplace.org. For information: 617-469-4199. The West Roxbury Friend’s of Rosie’s Place hosts its 25th annual Harvest Brunch and Raffle. The fundraiser supports homeless and poor women, Rosie’s Place Food Pantry and Roslindale Food Pantry, and sends homeless and poor children to summer camp. Gift certificates from some favorite local restaurants and shops will be raffled-off.

‘The Sustainable-ENOUGH Gardener’: 6:45-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Elks Lodge, 1 Morrell St., West Roxbury. Self-sustaining gardens mimic nature by requiring no inputs from the gardener: no water, no fertilizer, no compost, and definitely no chemicals. Learn how one area resident overhauled her ornamental gardening practices “just enough,” using simple methods for conserving water, making compost, improving soil and making mulch from materials available close to home. Participants will also learn time-saving tips for preparing beds for planting annuals and vegetables next spring. Part of the Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury lecture series. $12 donation requested. For information: http://gcfm.org/eveninggcwestroxbury.

‘It’s All About Arts’ 20th anniversary: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 9, The Footlight Club, 7 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain. $10 before event, $15 at the door. For information: http://roslindalearts.org. To celebrate and to create another level of positive impact for the arts community, “It’s All About Arts” is having a celebration and art scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Roslindale Arts Alliance. Featuring refreshments, appetizers, live music, videos, and an art auction for art scholarship.

Holy Name Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11, Holy Name Parish School parish hall, 535 West Roxbury Parkway, West Roxbury. Holy Name will be hosting its annual bazaar featuring holiday shopping, photos with Santa Claus, food, raffle prize opportunities, children’s activities and games, hair braiding, face painting, the annual cake walk, basket raffles, and more. Gifts will be for sale from local businesses like Top it Off and Fabutique, as well as crafters offering unique, homemade items. Proceeds go towards Holy Name Parish School.

Deutsches Altenheim Veterans Day Program: 10 a.m. Nov. 11, Deutsches Altenheim, 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury. Admission free. Deutsches Altenheim will hold its annual Veterans Day remembrance program. Attendees will pay tribute to the men and women of the United States armed forces. Refreshments will be served.

Flag Retirement Ceremony: ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, flags being accepted at The Gardens office, 670 Baker St., West Roxbury. When flags become too damaged to respectfully continue to display, there is an established etiquette to follow to “retire” the flag. The Gardens Cemetery is partnering with local Boy Scout troops for the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony. Torn and tattered American and other flags can be dropped off at The Gardens office until the ceremony. For information: 617-325-0186.

Commonwealth Chorale: 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Church of the Holy Name, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury. $35 preferred, $30 general, $25 students and seniors. Commonwealth Chorale will present the “Grand Mass in E-flat Major” by Amy Beach. This is the first major choral and orchestral work by an American woman composer. Music Director David Carrier will conduct the New England Philharmonic, chorus and soloists: Dana Lynn Varga, Vera Savage, Matthew Anderson and Sean Galligan.

Summer Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays through October, Adams Park, Roslindale. The Farmers Market takes place in Adams Park rain or shine every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring free live music and children’s entertainment. This season kicks off Saturday, June 3, and runs through the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Additionally, there is a Winter Market at the Sons of Italy Hall from January through March. For information: http://roslindale.net.

Crowdfunding for Roslindale community garden: An initiative is underway to create a community garden at Healy Field near Roslindale Village. The Healy Field community garden provides Roslindale residents access to land to grow fresh food and engage with their community as they plan and maintain the garden. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $25,000 by Nov. 9 at midnight, the project will win a matching grant with funds from MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places program. To learn more and to donate: http://patronicity.com/healygarden.

Become a poll worker: The Boston Election Department is seeking individuals to serve as poll workers for all upcoming elections. Poll workers staff all of the 255 precincts across the city on Election Day. Those interested must be registered voters in the Massachusetts (not required for greeters/interpreters) and must attend two-hour training. Bilingual applicants are encouraged. To apply: http://boston.gov/pollworker; 617-635-0905; 1 City Hall Square, Boston.

Booking for pilgrimage to Europe: St. John Chrysostom Parish is organizing a Marian Shrines Pilgrimage on May 14-22, 2018. Booking begins now. The trip is with Unitours and will include Fatima, Spain, Lourdes and Paris. Travellers can walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette at Lourdes and the three shepherd children at Fatima. Cost is $2,999 and departs from Boston. Brochures are available at the parish, 4750 Washington St., West Roxbury, or by calling 617-323-4410. For more information, contact pastoral associate Mary Lemire-Campion at 617-323-4410, ext. 13.

VNA seeks hospice volunteers: VNA Hospice Care, a nonprofit organization serving patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families serving all of Boston, is seeking hospice volunteers to provide companionship to patients and respite time for family members. Volunteers are men and women who come from diverse backgrounds and range in age from 20s to 80s. A strong need exists for volunteers who are available during the day, are bilingual, or can provide pet or music therapy. No previous experience necessary. VNA Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support to all volunteers. For information: 781-569-2811; vnahospicecare.org; vnacarenetwork.org.

FriendshipWorks needs volunteers: FriendshipWorks, a network of trained volunteers that provide support and assistance to elders in Boston and Brookline, is currently recruiting volunteers who are looking to provide support and assistance to elders living in Boston and Brookline. Many elders and adults with disabilities face loneliness every day. Volunteers for FriendshipWorks helps alleviate some of that loneliness through visits and support. Friendly Visiting involves visiting elders in their homes to provide companionship and assist with simple household tasks or errands; Medical Escort Volunteers accompany elders to medical appointments; PetPals are canine and feline volunteers (and their owners) who are screened and trained to visit residents in long-term care facilities; and Friendly Helpers provide short-term assistance to community elders when they need a little help such as clothes shopping, picking up prescriptions, or running errands. For information: fw4elders.org; 617-482-1510.

Volunteer opportunities: Roslindale’s Hebrew Rehabilitation Center’s Volunteer Services department has many different opportunities to support and participate in with the residents. We make it easy for you to volunteer with us and encourage for you to set your own schedule. Volunteers will receive training and supervision to assist. As a volunteer we offer some “perks” such as a meal stipend to be use in our cafeteria any weekday, free valet parking, access to public transportation and annual recognition events and gifts. Volunteers also participate in our employee discount programs. For information: 617-363-8421; hslvolunteerservice@hsl.harvard.edu; hebrewseniorlife.org.

Clothing donations needed: As an ongoing effort to help the victims of the war in Syria, a receptacle for gently used clothing is now located at the rear of St. George Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Road, West Roxbury.

Boston Neighborhood Network internships: Have you ever wondered how TV works and wanted to learn what happens behind the cameras? Boston Neighborhood Network is providing opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and training that complements their education. Students will develop professional and practical skills working in our television production studios, the Timothy Smith Network Media Lab, and our graphics and marketing department. We offer the chance to observe, learn, ask questions, and be integrally involved in the BNN production alongside our staff and crew. The goal is for interns to acquire an incredible experience along with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue employment in the multimedia technology, production and marketing industries. For information: 617-708-3224; email jwilliams@bnntv.org; bnntv.org.

Help for veterans: The Disabled American Veterans are looking for volunteer drivers one day a week to transport veterans to and from the West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain VA Hospitals. Free lunch on the day you volunteer. A DAV van will be provided. A good driving record is required. In addition, drivers are available Mondays through Fridays to transport qualified veterans to and from the West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain VA Hospitals for appointments, etc. At this time we do not have handicapped accessible vans. Contact Dennis Gill on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 857-203-5627 or 857-203-5628. Contact at least one week prior to appointment.

Free GED classes: Individuals in need of a GED to get or maintain a job, advance in their career, get into a training program or go to college are invited to sign up for free classes provided by Boston Centers for Youth and Families at the Ohrenberger Community Center in West Roxbury. Classes from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program is handicapped accessible. For information: 617-635-5183.

Have lunch with Rotary Club: West Roxbury-Roslindale Rotary Club raises funds to give back to the community by supporting the Roslindale Food Pantry and Parkway sports programs, by awarding scholarships to local high school seniors, and by assisting many other local charities. Rotary meets Tuesdays, at noon, at West on Centre Street in West Roxbury. Interested residents are invited to come and have lunch with Rotary.

Roslindale Open Mic: Roslindale Open Mic is an all-volunteer, free event offered the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway. Hosted by local singer-songwriters Mike Delaney and Neal Braverman, the series invites acoustic musicians and poets of all ages to share their art. For information: roslindaleopenmike.org; 617-308-8489.

Old Ironsides Chapter, NARFE: Old Ironsides Chapter 1491, NARFE, meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. John Chrysostom Church, 4740 Washington St., West Roxbury. Meetings begin at noon. Refreshments are served. Both active and retired federal employees are eligible to attend. Enjoy a speaker at noon, and then keep up with NARFE chapter news. There are no meetings from June through September. For information, call Anthony Carrara at 617-325-4825.